Ambivalent Racism and Sexism Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is Ambivalence?
Both positive and negative attitudes about a certain thing; cognitive dissonance
What is Ambivalent Racism?
Conflicting behaviors that are resulted from conflicting ideologies
What are the conflicting ideologies within American Society?
Norms of Equality and Individualism
What are situations that highlight Norms of Equality?
Situations where equality comes first.
What happens for high racial ambivalent individuals in situations that highlight Norms of Equality?
They will support racial minorities.
What happens for high racial ambivalent individuals in situations that highlight Individualism?
They will express negative sentiments on institutions that uplift minorities
What is ambivalence amplification?
Ambivalent individuals will show extreme reactions depending on whether equality or individualism is more salient
What are hostile attitudes in ambivalent sexism?
Overtly sexist ideas and stereotypes against women
What are benevolent attitudes in ambivalent sexism?
The belief that women are inferior to men in that they are lesser, dependent, and immature.
How does the evaluation of the target group differ for ambivalent amplification in Ambivalent Sexism?
The evaluation of an individual from the target group depends on the individual’s gender role conformity.
